National Stadium, Dhaka
Stadium Bangladesh's principal cricket and football stadium
Bangabandhu National Stadium in Dhaka serves as the city’s main venue for football, athletics and national events. Tourists attend matches, concerts and occasional public ceremonies to experience Bangladeshi sport and civic life.
The National Stadium, Dhaka (commonly referred to as Bangabandhu National Stadium) is a major multi-purpose stadium in Dhaka used for football, athletics and national events. It is one of the largest and most important sports venues in Bangladesh.
The stadium hosts domestic league matches, national team fixtures and athletics meetings, and it has been redeveloped and modernised at various times to maintain its role as a primary sports facility. It is commonly used for large public gatherings and ceremonial events in the capital.
The stadium is located in central Dhaka and is accessible from major parts of the city.
- Usage and capacity: Used for national football and athletics events and large domestic fixtures; typical capacity figures are in the mid tens of thousands.
How to Get to National Stadium, Dhaka #
The stadium lies in central Dhaka and is reachable by local transport, rickshaw, or taxi; allow extra time for traffic, especially on match days.
Tips for Visiting National Stadium, Dhaka #
- If visiting for a match, buy tickets through official vendors or club outlets; counterfeits are less common but possible.
- Combine a stadium visit with a tour of nearby Dhaka landmarks-traffic can be heavy so plan transit time carefully.
- Check for dress and bag restrictions on event days; security at national stadiums is strict.
Best Time to Visit National Stadium, Dhaka #
Visit in the dry season for the most comfortable conditions when attending outdoor events.
Weather & Climate near National Stadium, Dhaka #
National Stadium, Dhaka's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (2167 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 6 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (320 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (354 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (415 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 37°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (331 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 36°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (293 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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